Disease A-Z Library

Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disease (A – Z)

Browse plain-English disease and condition guides, including symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment options, prevention, and when to seek medical care.

2,162 articlesUpdated medical education library

Diseases A-Z

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ#

A

Latest articles

RX
Disease A-Z Library

Aortic Arc Diseases

Aortic arc diseases refer to various medical conditions that affect the aortic arch, a vital part of the heart’s main blood vessel. These conditions can range...

Read article
RX
Disease A-Z Library

Chronic Ascending Aorta Regurgitation

Chronic Ascending Aorta Regurgitation, also known as aortic regurgitation or aortic insufficiency, is a heart condition where the aortic valve doesn’t close tightly, causing blood to...

Read article
RX
Disease A-Z Library

Ascending Aorta Regurgitation

Ascending aorta regurgitation, often referred to as aortic regurgitation or aortic insufficiency, is a heart condition where the aortic valve doesn’t close properly. This allows blood...

Read article
RX
Disease A-Z Library

Ascending Aorta Regurgitation

Non-aneurysmal obstruction of the ascending aorta is a condition where the blood flow through the ascending aorta, the large artery that carries oxygen-rich blood from the...

Read article
RX
Disease A-Z Library

Ascending Aorta Coarctation

Ascending aorta coarctation is a heart condition where the main artery carrying oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body, called the aorta,...

Read article
RX
Disease A-Z Library

Non-Atherosclerotic Calcification

Non-atherosclerotic calcification is a medical condition where abnormal calcium deposits accumulate in various parts of the body, leading to health issues. Unlike atherosclerosis, which affects the...

Read article
RX
Disease A-Z Library

Atherosclerotic Calcification

Atherosclerotic calcification of the ascending aorta is a medical condition where calcium deposits build up in the walls of the aorta, the large blood vessel that...

Read article
RX
Disease A-Z Library

Fat Embolism of Ascending Aorta

Fat embolism of the ascending aorta is a medical condition where fat particles travel through the bloodstream and block the main artery, known as the ascending...

Read article